As I sat in my favorite coffee shop, sipping on a pour-over and watching the bustling streets of Toronto outside, I couldn’t help but think about the complexities of understanding […]
Types of Meditation: a Beginner’s Guide to Finding Your Practice
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon a types of meditation workshop that promised to “transform my life” with a hefty price tag. As a neuroscientist, I was […]
What Is Cognitive Dissonance? the Mental Tug-of-war Explained
I still remember the feeling of cognitive dissonance that hit me like a ton of bricks during my PhD days. It was as if my entire worldview was turned upside […]
How to Price Your Freelance Services and Charge What You’re Worth
I still remember the days when I was struggling to price my services as a freelancer. It was like playing a game of guessing numbers, never knowing if I was […]
Own Your Phone, Don’t Let It Own You: How to Set Healthy Phone Boundaries
I still remember the day I realized my phone had become an unwanted third wheel in my relationships. I was out with friends at a cozy coffee shop, and we […]
Living in a Simulation: How Baudrillard’s ‘hyperreality’ Predicted Social Media
I still remember the first time I stumbled upon Hyperreality Baudrillard in a dusty university library. The concept, which suggests that our perceptions of reality are shaped by media and […]
The Brain’s Dishwasher: How to Activate Your Glymphatic System While You Sleep
I still remember the first time I heard about Glymphatic System Detox – it was at a wellness conference, and the speaker was touting it as a miracle cure for […]
Stop Wearing a Clip-on: How to Tie a Perfect Full Windsor Knot
I still remember the first time I tried to master the Full Windsor Knot – I was getting ready for a job interview and my mind was a jumble of […]
The Mental Tug-of-war: What Is Cognitive Dissonance?
I still remember the first time I experienced what is cognitive dissonance – it was like being stuck between a rock and a hard place, with my own thoughts and […]
A Beginner’s Guide: How to Read Philosophy Without Getting a Headache
I still remember the first time I tried to tackle Nietzsche’s “Thus Spoke Zarathustra” – my head spun like a record on a turntable, and I thought I was the […]